New to reloading - What will I need?

Timbow · February 12, 2009, 02:07 PM

Hey all, I'm interested in starting reloading due to the constant increase in ammo prices but I really don't know much about it. What equipment will I all need? How much am I looking at spending? Are there any good starter kits available? I will be reloading rifle and handgun. Thanks alot for any and all info.

PCJim · February 12, 2009, 02:23 PM

First, read the "sticky" thread found at the top of this forum on Handloading and Reloading. Here is the link: Sticky: For the New Reloader: Equipment Basics -- READ THIS FIRST

Second, purchase a reloading manual (as stated in the above read) and read it cover to cover. After reading both these items, you will be in a position to answer most of the answers you are seeking and will be able to do so within your personal financial constraints.

ZeSpectre · February 12, 2009, 02:33 PM

Third, start with one of the "easy" straight walled cartridges like .38 Special

Fourth, ask, ask, ASK questions! Only a fool needs to learn via accident or injury when there is such a wealth of knowledge available here!

crowbeaner · February 12, 2009, 10:10 PM

The most important thing you will need as a newbie handloader is a patient, tolerant, and understanding better half or significant other that doesn't mind you getting a lot of things that will make your ammunition better and more accurate. Mine is at least well versed enough now to just ask how much I need to acquire the components I need now that the bug of buying every tool possible to make the most accurate ammo possible has been fed.
Buy quality equipment; it's an investment and it lasts longer than you will assuming careful and proper storage. RCBS and Dillon have lifetime no BS warranties, and both take very good care of their customers. I have equipment from at least a dozen makers, and it all works well; just some works better than others. I look for the best possible equipment at the best possible price to stretch my very thin wallet.

February 12, 2009, 02:07 PM	#1
Timbow Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2008 Posts: 167	New to reloading - What will I need? Hey all, I'm interested in starting reloading due to the constant increase in ammo prices but I really don't know much about it. What equipment will I all need? How much am I looking at spending? Are there any good starter kits available? I will be reloading rifle and handgun. Thanks alot for any and all info.

February 12, 2009, 10:10 PM	#4
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,943	The most important thing you will need as a newbie handloader is a patient, tolerant, and understanding better half or significant other that doesn't mind you getting a lot of things that will make your ammunition better and more accurate. Mine is at least well versed enough now to just ask how much I need to acquire the components I need now that the bug of buying every tool possible to make the most accurate ammo possible has been fed. Buy quality equipment; it's an investment and it lasts longer than you will assuming careful and proper storage. RCBS and Dillon have lifetime no BS warranties, and both take very good care of their customers. I have equipment from at least a dozen makers, and it all works well; just some works better than others. I look for the best possible equipment at the best possible price to stretch my very thin wallet. __________________ If you want your children to follow in your footsteps, be careful where you walk. Beware the man that only owns one gun; he probably knows how to use it. I just hope my ship comes in before my dock rots.

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February 12, 2009, 02:23 PM	#2
PCJim Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2008 Location: FL Posts: 570	First, read the "sticky" thread found at the top of this forum on Handloading and Reloading. Here is the link: Sticky: For the New Reloader: Equipment Basics -- READ THIS FIRST Second, purchase a reloading manual (as stated in the above read) and read it cover to cover. After reading both these items, you will be in a position to answer most of the answers you are seeking and will be able to do so within your personal financial constraints.

February 12, 2009, 02:33 PM	#3
ZeSpectre Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Shenandoah Valley Posts: 3,276	Third, start with one of the "easy" straight walled cartridges like .38 Special Fourth, ask, ask, ASK questions! Only a fool needs to learn via accident or injury when there is such a wealth of knowledge available here!